A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8741431 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91867225 epoch_slot_no: 110425 block_no: 8741254 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 61182 time: 2023-05-07 04:25:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58d93c88bacef8360e91a5750ef9d8a9399bb9c9f325f95b09545c5bf9653b1fBlock Operator
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